JP7106172B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is configured to be able to suspend execution of a variable game. Among such pachinko gaming machines, there is one that suggests the degree of expectation that the pending variable game will be a big hit by displaying a pending image that can identify the pending variable game (for example, Patent Document 1 ). Further, among pachinko gaming machines, there is one that indicates the degree of expectation that the variable game being executed will be a big hit by displaying a variable image that can identify the variable game being executed.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-340038

However, in such a pachinko game machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by further devising the display of the pending image and the variable image.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of such conventional technology, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing interest in games.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a variable game, comprising display means for displaying an image and operation means operable by a player, wherein the image displayed by the display means has a specific pending image that can identify a pending variable game and a specific variable image that can identify a variable game that is being executed, the specific pending image has a plurality of display modes, and the specific variable image There are multiple types of display modes, the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed may change, and the display mode of the specific changing image being displayed changes when the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed does not change The display mode of the specific pending image being displayed may change when the operation means is operated during the pending operation valid period in a predetermined variation game, and the specific pending image being displayed may be changed . The display mode is such that after the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed is changed, the operating means is operated during the variable operation valid period in the predetermined variable game in which the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed is changed. The display mode of the specific variable image being displayed changes after the display mode of the specific reserved image being displayed has changed, and the display mode of the specific reserved image being displayed has changed . The display mode of the specific pending image being displayed and the display mode of the specific variable image being displayed can be controlled so as not to change when the operation means is not operated during the variable operation valid period in the variable game. may change in the same variation game but do not change at the same time. The operation effective period and the pending operation effective period are different in length, and the notification image displayed during the pending operation effective period is different from the notification image displayed during the varying operation effective period. .

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve interest in games.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) And (b) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the image displayed on a production|presentation display apparatus. (a) to (d) are diagrams showing types of pending images and types of moving images. 3(a) to 3(f) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device 27; 3(a) to 3(f) are diagrams showing an example of display contents of the effect display device 27; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing prefetch command setting processing; The figure which shows a pending|holding prefetch effect determination process. The figure which shows the production|presentation pattern of a pending|holding look ahead production|presentation. The figure which shows a pending|holding operation effective period and a variable operation effective period. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of a manner in which a pending look-ahead effect and a character effect are executed. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of a manner in which a pending look-ahead effect is executed. (a) to (c) are diagrams showing an example of a manner in which a pending look-ahead effect is executed.

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls are shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp 17. - 特許庁For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The decoration lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 and at a position that can be operated by the player. In this embodiment, the operation button 19 that can be operated by the player corresponds to the operation means.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an information display device 22 . For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position visible to the player. The information display device 22 reports various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 has a second special symbol display portion 22b. The second special symbol display portion 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the second special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as "special game". Sometimes. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (big hit lottery to be described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10 .

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols.

Special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the big win will be achieved. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the winning symbol is lost.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the big win game is awarded. In other words, the jackpot game is a game given on the condition that the jackpot lottery is won, and is a game given after the big win display result is displayed in the special game. Although the details will be described later, the jackpot game is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, so it is in an advantageous state for the player.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display portion 22c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display portion 22d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that a normal winning pattern is obtained. In the normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the normal losing pattern is obtained. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. Although details will be described later, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easier to establish the second special game's holding condition.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display portion 22f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape with rails. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a center frame 26 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 . The center frame 26 has an opening 26a.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a performance display device 27. - 特許庁The effect display device 27 has a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter. Thus, in this embodiment, the effect display device 27 for displaying images corresponds to display means.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes a effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the production game, the big-hit symbol combination based on the production symbols is derived. For example, the big hit symbol combination by the performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the design combination that is not due to the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some rows of production symbols are different from other rows of production symbols. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are oscillating and displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. Reach is a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) of a plurality of rows, and the same production pattern is temporarily displayed in a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment). ) is continuously being variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the motions of the effect patterns are different.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 28 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 28. As shown in FIG. For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first starting port 28 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 29 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 29. As shown in FIG. For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second starting port 29 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowed state) and a closed state (restricted state) in a game area 21. - 特許庁The open state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates a normal variable member 30 as an opening/closing member. Ordinary variable member 30 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game. In this manner, the normal variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 31 opening in the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26.例文帳に追加The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball entering the big winning hole 31. As shown in FIG. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the path through which the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in an open state (allowed state) and a closed state (restricted state) in the game area 21 . The open state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or can be easily entered. The closed state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 2) that operates the special variable member 32. As shown in FIG. The special variable member 32 is operated in an open state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the big winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.例文帳に追加The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting game balls passing through the gate 33. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a game ball entered into the general prize winning port . For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the general winning hole 34 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a prize winning port different from the above prize winning port. "Winning" means that a game ball enters a winning hole. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The pachinko game machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability of the game ball entering the second starting port 29 is higher than in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electrical support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electrical support state". In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball enters the second starting port 29 easily. Easy state, ball entry rate improved state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is greater than that in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, the variable member 30 can normally be operated to the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not actuated to the open condition in the low base condition. That is, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), the type of jackpot game is determined.

In the big-hit game, firstly, an opening effect is performed for informing the start of the big-hit game over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed a plurality of times to open the jackpot 31.例文帳に追加The round game is performed with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number ("9" in this embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Terminates when the conditions are met. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state at the start of the round game, and takes a closed state at the end of the round game. In the round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending performance for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, specific jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In this embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display portion 22a, 65 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns ZA, and 35 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns ZB. Of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed in the second special pattern display portion 22b, 65 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Za, and 35 types of jackpot patterns are classified into patterns Zb. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two kinds of big wins in the first special game and two kinds of big wins in the second special game, but the invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win patterns are used and expressed as big wins based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb. Also, the types of jackpot games awarded based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the jackpot symbol types.

As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, the upper limit number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10 times.

A high-probability state and a high-base state are defined for the symbols ZA and Za as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is finished, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next jackpot game is given. For the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as game states after the end of the jackpot game. After the end of the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is provided, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) of the special game is completed, or the upper limit number of times is reached. A high base state is provided until a jackpot game is provided before the special game is ended.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main board 40 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

The pachinko game machine 10 also has a sub-board 41 on the back side (rear) of the game board 20 . The sub-board 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main board 40 . For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17 , a sound effect by the speaker 18 , and a display effect by the effect display device 27 .

First, the main substrate 40 will be explained.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, determination values, and the like. Also, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies, for example, the type of ready-to-win effect, the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed from the start of the special game until the end of the special game. It is possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game until the end of the special game, the period from the start of the special game to the end of the special game It does not have to be the information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game performed during the period.

The variation patterns include a jackpot variation pattern, a losing reach variation pattern, and a losing variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing reach variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination through the reach effect are defined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main substrate 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect game balls.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22 .

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 and the main board 40 are connected. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 41 .

The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect in the effect display device 27. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decoration lamp 17. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Also, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 17 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18 . The sub-control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to receive an operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated.

Here, the variation pattern will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3(a), the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not a big hit will occur. Specifically, the variation patterns HP05 and HP06 are defined as big hit variation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP03 and HP04 are defined as the losing reach fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP01 and HP02 are defined as the losing fluctuation patterns.

Also, the variation patterns HP03 and HP05 are variation patterns in which a first reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "SR1") effect is executed in the effect game. The variation patterns HP04 and HP06 are variation patterns in which a second reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") effect is executed in the effect game.

As shown in FIG. 3B, in the present embodiment, the big hit variation pattern and the losing reach variation pattern are variation patterns having a longer variation time than the losing variation pattern.
Specifically, the variation pattern HP01 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T11. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP01 is determined, the performance game is executed with the normal variation in which the performance symbols are variably displayed and the ready-to-win performance is not executed.

The variation pattern HP03 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T14. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP03 is determined, the performance pattern is variably displayed and the ready-to-win performance is not executed. be.

The variation pattern HP04 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T15. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP04 is determined, the performance pattern is variably displayed and the ready-to-win performance is not executed. be.

The variation pattern HP05 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T16. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP05 is determined, the performance pattern is variably displayed and the ready-to-win performance is not executed. be.

The variation pattern HP06 is a variation pattern in which, when execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T17. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP06 is determined, the performance pattern is variably displayed and the ready-to-win performance is not executed. be.

Thus, in this embodiment, the variation times of the variation patterns HP03 to HP06 are longer than the variation time of the variation pattern HP01, and the variation times of the variation patterns HP05 and HP06 are longer than the variation times of the variation patterns HP03 and HP04. Become.

In this embodiment, even if any of the variation patterns HP03 to HP06 is determined, the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is started at the same timing (timing indicated by symbol T13).

The variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP01. The variation pattern HP02 is a variation pattern in which, when the execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the execution of the special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T12. During the execution of the special game in which the variation pattern HP02 is determined, the performance game is executed with the shortened variation in which the performance symbols are variably displayed and the ready-to-win performance is not executed.

In the low base state, the fluctuation pattern HP01 is easily determined, and in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP02 is easily determined. Therefore, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern that shortens the variation time than in the low base state.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special pending number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first reservation number command) that can specify the updated first special reservation number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in subsequent interrupt processing.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a big win lottery, a random number used for determining a big win pattern, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the first special game are satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment) judge. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for holding the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated second special reservation number. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second reservation number command) that can specify the updated second special reservation number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the second special game are met.

Thus, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend execution of the first special game and the second special game. In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game correspond to variable games.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether a special game or a big hit game is in progress. During the special game or during the jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the special game and the jackpot game are not in progress, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the second special game, and performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol display process. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a performs predetermined processing so that the conditions for executing the first special game are established and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special pending number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. It should be noted that the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made by determining whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When winning a jackpot, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a pattern command) that can specify the decided jackpot pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) to instruct the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start command includes a first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can specify which special game's variation pattern is based.

On the other hand, in the case of not winning the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning symbols derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the winning pattern derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined losing pattern in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determines the jackpot pattern or missing pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the pattern command and the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) in the output buffer.

Next, the big hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big-hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs control to give a big-hit game based on the big-hit symbol (type of big-hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game after the opening time has passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot pattern (jackpot type). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 31 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games is completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) to the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to a high base state when finishing the big win game when a big win game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to achieve a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big win game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big win game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state with the upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a main base state flag with a value that can be specified to control to the low base state along with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". set to That is, the main control CPU 40a terminates the high base state and shifts to the low base state upon completion of the upper limit number of special games.

When giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a main probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when starting a jackpot game. In addition, when giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state when starting the jackpot game.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is a low probability state (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) is output to the output buffer. set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state in the main probability state flag, information that can specify that it is a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command ) to the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, information that can be specified to be in the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is sent to the output buffer. set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the high base state in the main base state flag, information that can specify that it is in the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command ) to the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal design input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 33 (ball entered) based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). do. When the number of normal reservations is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the number of normal reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal number of reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the condition for suspending the normal game is established. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated number of normal reservations. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the updated normal pending number (hereinafter referred to as a normal pending number command) in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires random numbers generated within the main substrate 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a winning lottery for normal symbols, a random number used for determining the variation time of a normal game, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information in such a way that it is for normal games and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution of the normal game can be suspended until the conditions for executing the normal game are satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal game is in progress or the normal per game is in progress. During the normal game or during the normal winning game, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not during the normal game and during the normal winning game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of normal reservations is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a satisfies the conditions for executing the normal game, and performs a predetermined process to start the normal game. On the other hand, when the number of normal reservations is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal pending number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting "1". In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated number of normal reservations is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When reading the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a normal win based on the read random number information and the normal win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal win lottery). The determination of whether or not to win a normal hit is determined, for example, by whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the normal hit determination value corresponding to the current base state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal winning pattern derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the above-described normal symbol variation time shortening control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state to decide. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the determined variation time (hereinafter referred to as normal start command) in the output buffer. It should be noted that the normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery for normal symbols. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal losing pattern to be derived in the normal game and the variation time of the normal game. After determining the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing processing different from the normal symbol start processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a normally starts the game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process has passed, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. normally controls actuator A1. For example, when adopting the above-described opening time extension control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, one normal per game than the first opening pattern A second opening pattern with a longer total opening time of the normal variable member 30 is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing reach fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP03, fluctuation pattern HP04) has been determined.

The main control CPU 40a determines whether to execute the ready-to-win effect based on the read random number information for the special game and the ready-to-win determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. Then, when the main control CPU 40a determines to execute the ready-to-win effect, it determines the losing ready-to-win effect pattern. As a result, the condition for executing the ready-to-win effect is established.

Also, in the present embodiment, the random number information for the special game and the reach determination value are the same regardless of the number of special reservations. Therefore, the probability that the conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are established is the same probability regardless of the number of special reservations. As a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-win lottery and wins the ready-to-win lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. After the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and upon input of the game end command, the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs an opening command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that an opening effect is performed. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the round command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, it ends the round effect. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the ending command, it controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big win effect during the big hit game.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low-probability state command, it sets the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the low-probability state. When the high probability state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high probability state to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current game state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, it sets the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the low base state. When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the high base state command, it sets the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to a value that can identify the high base state. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current game state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the image displayed by the effect display device 27 includes a character image CG. In this embodiment, by displaying the character image CG, it is possible to execute a character effect that can specify the degree of expectation for a big win in the special game being executed. Thus, in the present embodiment, the character effect corresponding to the specific effect is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game being executed. In this embodiment, the effect display device 27 that executes the character effect corresponds to specific effect execution means.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, the images displayed by the effect display device 27 include pending images HG1 to HG4 capable of specifying the pending special game, and variable images capable of specifying the special game being executed. HG0. In this embodiment, the reserved images HG1 to HG4 correspond to the specific reserved images, and the variation image HG0 corresponds to the specific variation image.

The pending image HG1 is an image that can specify the first suspended special game among the pending variable games, and the pending image HG2 specifies the second suspended special game among the pending variable games. is a possible image. The pending image HG3 is an image that can identify the special game that is held third among the pending variable games, and the pending image HG4 is the special game that is held fourth among the pending variable games. is an image that can identify In the following description, the pending images HG1 to HG4 may be described as "first to fourth pending images", respectively.

In the present embodiment, in the low base state, a pending image capable of specifying the pending first special game and a variable image capable of specifying the running first special game are displayed, while in the high base state , a pending image capable of specifying the pending second special game, and a moving image capable of specifying the running second special game are displayed.

In this embodiment, there are multiple types of held images HG1 to HG4. Further, in this embodiment, there are multiple types of variation images HG0.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the pending images HG1 to HG4 include pending images displayed in a white display mode. The variation image HG0 includes a variation image displayed in a white display mode. As shown in FIG. 5B, the pending images HG1 to HG4 include pending images displayed in a blue display mode. The variation image HG0 includes a variation image displayed in a blue display mode. As shown in FIG. 5(c), the pending images HG1 to HG4 include pending images displayed in a green display mode. The variation image HG0 includes a variation image displayed in a green display mode. As shown in FIG. 5(d), the pending images HG1 to HG4 include pending images displayed in a red display mode. The variation image HG0 includes a variation image displayed in a red display mode.

In the present embodiment, by displaying the pending images HG1 to HG4 in a display mode other than white (blue, green, or red), a pending special game jackpot expectation level corresponding to the pending image can be specified. A look-ahead effect can be executed.

In the present embodiment, when the pending special game becomes the ongoing special game, the pending image HG1 capable of specifying the pending special game is displayed as the variation image HG0 capable of specifying the active special game. be done. In the pending look-ahead effect, the variation image HG0 is displayed in a display mode other than white (blue, green, or red) on the effect display device 27, thereby expecting a big hit in the special game being executed corresponding to the variation image HG0. It is possible to continuously identify

In addition, in the present embodiment, the reserve look-ahead effect is executed so that the green display mode has a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the blue display mode, and the red display mode has a higher degree of expectation for a big win than the green display mode. be done.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the holding images HG1 to HG4 and the changing image HG0 that can specify the first special game are displayed in a display mode other than white (blue, green, or red), so that the first special game A reserved look-ahead effect that can specify the degree of expectation for a big hit can be executed, but it is not limited to this. For example, by displaying the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the variable image HG0 that can specify the second special game in a display mode other than white (blue, green, or red), the degree of expectation for a big hit in the second special game is specified. Possible pending lookahead effects may be executable.

Next, an example of display contents of the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6(a), in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, effect symbols are variably displayed, and pending images HG1 and HG2 capable of specifying the pending special game and the special game being executed are displayed. is displayed in a white display mode.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6(b), when the execution of the special game is completed, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as the missing symbol combination. There is

As shown in FIG. 6(c), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are changed. Is displayed. In this case, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first pending image HG1 is displayed as the variable image HG0, and the second pending image HG2 is displayed as the first pending image HG1. At this time, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, a notification image IG that can specify that the operation of the operation button 19 is effective may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6D, when the operation button 19 is operated while the notification image IG is being displayed, the display mode of the first hold image HG1 changes from white to green. There is This makes it possible to specify that the expected jackpot level of the pending variable game corresponding to the first pending image HG1 is the expected jackpot level corresponding to the green display mode. Thus, in the present embodiment, the type of pending image HG1 being displayed may change.

After that, as shown in FIG. 6(e), when a game ball enters the first start hole 28, the second pending image HG2 may be displayed in a white display mode. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(f), when the execution of the special game ends, there is a case where the performance symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as a combination of missing symbols.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), when execution of the next special game is started, execution of the effect game is started in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are changed. Is displayed. In this case, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first pending image HG1 is displayed as the variable image HG0, and the second pending image HG2 is displayed as the first pending image HG1. Therefore, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the variable image HG0 is displayed in a green display mode, and the first holding image HG1 is displayed in a white display mode. This makes it possible to specify that the degree of expectation for a big win of the variable game being executed is the degree of expectation for a big win corresponding to the green display mode. Also, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, a notification image IG that can specify that the operation of the operation button 19 is effective may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the operation button 19 is operated while the notification image IG is being displayed, the display mode of the first pending image HG1 changes from white to green. There is This makes it possible to specify that the expected jackpot level of the pending variable game corresponding to the first pending image HG1 is the expected jackpot level corresponding to the green display mode.

After that, as shown in FIG. 7(c), a notification image IG that can specify that the operation of the operation button 19 is valid may be displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the operation button 19 is operated while the notification image IG is being displayed, the changing image HG0 may change from the green display mode to the red display mode. . As a result, it becomes possible to specify that the degree of expectation for a big win in the variable game being executed is the degree of expectation for a big win corresponding to the display mode in red, and it is possible to identify a degree of expectation for a big win that is higher than the degree of expectation for a big win corresponding to the display mode in green. It becomes possible. Thus, in the present embodiment, the type of variation image HG0 being displayed may change.

Then, after the ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 7(e), when execution of the special game ends as shown in FIG. It may appear as a fixed stop.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during execution of one variation game, the type of the displayed pending image HG1 changes after the type of the displayed pending image HG1 changes. and the type of the variable image HG0 being displayed change stepwise. That is, in the present embodiment, the type of the pending image HG1 being displayed and the type of the changing image HG0 being displayed do not change at the same time.

Here, the prefetch command setting process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 when the first special reserved number is not the upper limit number. In this look-ahead command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired with the ball entering the first starting port 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined judgment value is determined as the special game corresponding to the entering ball. This is a process of determining (in advance) before execution.

First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a, when the first special reservation number is the upper limit value, when it is in the high base state, after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state a predetermined number of times (for example 4 times), it is determined whether or not a regulation condition is satisfied (step S101). If the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired with the ball entering the first starting hole . Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special reservation number when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 as a trigger. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery obtained with the ball entering the first starting hole 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the common jackpot decision value among the jackpot decision values, matches the high-probability dedicated jackpot decision value, or does not match the jackpot decision value. identify. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big-hit lottery matches the big-hit determination value regardless of whether it is in a high-probability state or whether it matches the big-hit determination value only when it is in a high-probability state. , regardless of whether it is in a high-probability state or not, it is specified whether it does not match the big-hit determination value.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the special symbol sorting random number acquired along with the ball entering the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol in the case of a big hit ( type).

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information for the first special game acquired with the ball entering the first starting hole 28, and determines the big hit variation pattern or the losing reach variation pattern based on the read random number information. specify whether or not In addition, as described above, the random number information for the special game and the reach determination value are the same regardless of the special reservation number, and the probability that the execution conditions for the reach effect are established is the same regardless of the special reservation number. Therefore, the probability that the big hit variation pattern or the losing reach variation pattern is determined is the same regardless of the number of special reservations.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, as a look-ahead command, the current first special reservation number, whether or not to win the jackpot lottery depending on whether it is in a high probability state, the type of jackpot in the case of a jackpot, and the jackpot variation pattern Or, it becomes a command that can be specified whether or not the deviation reach fluctuation pattern is determined.

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In addition, in the present embodiment, when outputting the prefetch command, the first reservation number command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the first reservation number command are input, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the first special reservation number from the prefetch command, and sends the prefetch command corresponding to the first special reservation number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch commands for each first special game because the first special pending number is specified by the prefetch command.

Next, the pending prefetch effect determination process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This pending prefetch effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the pending prefetch effect based on the prefetch command. Further, the pending prefetch effect determination process is performed with the input of the prefetch command as a trigger.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a big hit variation pattern or a losing reach variation pattern (specific variation pattern, variation patterns HP03 to HP06) is determined based on the look-ahead command (step S201). If it is not determined that the big hit variation pattern or the losing reach variation pattern is determined (step S201: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pending look-ahead effect determination process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit variation pattern or the losing reach variation pattern is determined (step S201: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the regulation condition is satisfied (step S202). This regulation condition is that the information that can specify the production pattern (shown in FIG. 10) is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the first special reservation number associated with the production pattern is "2 to 4". holds when Also, the restriction condition is satisfied when the first special pending number specified from the prefetch command is "1". When determining that the regulation condition is satisfied (step S202: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pending look-ahead effect determination process.

On the other hand, if it is not determined that the regulation condition is established (step S202: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the pending look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead command (step S203). In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pending read-ahead effect at a higher rate than when a pre-read command that can specify that it will be a big hit is input, as compared to when a pre-read command that can specify that it will be a loss is input. decide to let Therefore, the degree of expectation for a big hit can be specified by executing the pending look-ahead effect. If it is not determined to execute the pending look-ahead effect (step S203: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pending look-ahead effect determination process.

On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the pending prefetch effect (step S203: YES), the effect pattern of the pending prefetch effect is determined based on the prefetch command (step S204). The effect pattern of the pending look-ahead effect will be described later.

The sub-control CPU 41a, when determining the effect pattern of the pending look-ahead effect, stores information that can specify the determined effect pattern in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S205). Here, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information that can specify the first special reservation number specified from the look-ahead command in the sub-control RAM 41c in association with the information that can specify the effect pattern. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the pending look-ahead effect determination process.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to change the type of the pending image being displayed and the type of the variable image being displayed by performing the pending prefetch effect determination process. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that determines whether to change the type of the pending image being displayed and the type of the variable image being displayed corresponds to change determining means.

Here, the effect pattern of the reserved look-ahead effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns EP101 to EP105, EP201 to EP206, and EP301 to EP309 that can specify the display mode of the pending image and the variable image as the effect pattern of the pending prefetch effect. remembered. For each effect pattern, the first special pending number specified from the look-ahead command, the display mode of the 1st to 4th pending images, and the display mode of the variable image are defined. In FIG. 10, "suspended 1 to 4" indicate the first to fourth suspended images, respectively, and "variation" indicates the variation image.

As the effect pattern of the pending look-ahead effect, the display mode of the first to third pending images and the display mode of the variable image are defined in chronological order so as not to lower the expectation of the big win. Further, in the present embodiment, when the display mode of the finally displayed variation image is the red display mode, the expectation for the big win is higher than when the display mode of the variation image is the green display mode. A performance pattern is determined by the ratio. The performance pattern is determined at a rate that the degree of expectation for big win is higher when the display mode of the variation image is green than when the display mode of the variation image is blue.

As the display mode of the 1st to 4th pending images specified in the production pattern of the pending prefetch effect, the display mode in which the 1st to 4th pending images change and the 1st to 4th pending images change There is a display mode that does not. For example, in the effect pattern EP205, the display mode of changing from blue to green is defined as the display mode of the first pending image. The effect pattern EP206 defines a display mode in which the first reserved image remains green and does not change.

As the display mode of the variable image specified in the effect pattern of the pending look-ahead effect, there are a display mode in which the variable image can be changed and a display mode in which the variable image is not changed. For example, the effect pattern EP302 defines a display mode that can change from blue to green as the display mode of the variable image. On the other hand, in the effect pattern EP305, as the display mode of the variable image, a display mode that remains green is defined.

As will be described later in detail, when an effect pattern that defines a display mode in which a variable image can be changed is determined, when the operation button 19 is operated during the variable operation effective period described later, the display mode of the variable image is changed. On the other hand, when the operation button 19 is not operated during the variable operation effective period, the display mode of the variable image does not change.

If information that can specify the effect pattern of the pending prefetch effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, that is, if it is determined to execute the pending prefetch effect, in a process different from the pending prefetch effect determination process, the sub The control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the pending look-ahead effect.

More specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the pending prefetch effect based on the determined effect pattern of the pending prefetch effect. Specifically, when it is determined to execute the pending look-ahead effect, the sub-control CPU 41a is triggered by the input of the first game start command by updating the execution count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The number of executions of the first special game after it is decided to execute the look-ahead effect is counted. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game based on the determined effect pattern.

To give a specific example, when the effect pattern EP205 is determined, when the number of executions of the first special game after it is determined to execute the pending look-ahead effect is "twice", the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode of changing from blue to green as the display mode of the first reserved image. When the effect pattern EP206 is determined, when the number of executions of the first special game after it is determined to execute the pending look-ahead effect is "twice", the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first pending image. As the display mode of , a display mode that remains green is specified.

Further, when the effect pattern EP302 is determined, when the number of executions of the first special game after it is determined to execute the pending look-ahead effect is "4 times", the sub-control CPU 41a displays the variation image. A display mode that can change from blue to green is specified as a mode. When the effect pattern EP305 is determined, when the number of executions of the first special game after it is determined to execute the pending look-ahead effect is "4 times", the sub-control CPU41a determines the display mode of the variation image HG0. , the display mode that remains green and does not change is specified.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, it controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the corresponding pending image or execution image in the specified display mode. . As a specific example, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a display mode that changes from blue to green as the display mode of the first pending image, the first pending image is displayed in the blue display mode. The effect display device 27 is controlled as follows. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a display mode that does not change in green as the display mode of the first pending image, it controls the effect display device 27 to display the first pending image in the green display mode. .

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode of the pending image as the display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the pending image change process described later. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode of the variable image as the display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a variable image change process, which will be described later.

In addition, as described above, the sub-control CPU 41a associates the information that can specify the first special pending number specified from the prefetch command in the pending prefetch effect determination process with the information that can specify the effect pattern. Store in the RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the first game start command, performs a process of subtracting "1" from the first special reservation number associated with the information that can specify the effect pattern. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the first special game corresponding to the effect pattern by referring to the information that can specify the first special reserved number associated with the effect pattern.

To give a specific example, when the first special reservation number associated with the information that can specify the production pattern is "2", the sub-control CPU 41a, as the first special game corresponding to the production pattern, It becomes possible to specify the first special game corresponding to the second reserved image.

Here, the pending image change process will be described. The pending image change process is a process for changing the pending image during execution of the first special game. The pending image change process is performed when the display mode of the pending image is specified as the display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, triggered by the input of the first game start command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a pending operation effective period. After setting the pending operation effective period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined time t1 in the pending effective period counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and counts the time t1 by subtracting the counter every predetermined control cycle. In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a sets the pending operation valid period, it controls the effect display device 27 to start displaying the notification image IG that can specify that the operation of the operation button 19 is valid.

When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a display mode in which the pending image changes, an operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated before the pending effective period counter after subtraction becomes "0 (zero)" is input, the effect display device 27 is controlled so as to change the display mode of the pending image. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can change the display mode of the pending image when the operation button 19 is operated during the pending operation effective period. When the display mode of the pending image is changed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the pending operation valid period counter to "0 (zero)" and cancels the setting of the pending operation valid period.

Then, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not input the operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated and the pending effective period counter after subtraction becomes "0 (zero)", the pending operation effective period cancel the setting. When the display mode in which the pending image changes is specified, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to change the display mode of the pending image when the setting of the pending operation effective period is canceled. In this way, even when the operation button 19 is not operated during the pending operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the display mode of the pending image when the setting of the pending operation valid period is canceled. can be done.

When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a display mode in which the pending image does not change, the secondary control CPU 41a does not change the display mode of the pending image regardless of whether the operation button 19 is operated during the pending operation valid period. Further, when the setting of the pending operation effective period is canceled, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to end the display of the notification image IG.

As shown in FIG. 11, when execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the pending operation effective period is from the timing indicated by symbol T10 to the timing indicated by symbol T21 after the predetermined time t1 has elapsed. is the period of As described above, in the present embodiment, the pending operation valid period is a period from when the execution of the special game is started until the predetermined time t1 elapses. Further, the pending operation valid period is a part of the period during which the effect game is executed with normal variation, and is a period before the ready-to-win effect is executed.

Next, the variation image change processing will be described. The variable image change processing is processing for changing the variable image during execution of the first special game. The variation image change processing is performed when the display mode of the variation image is specified as the display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, triggered by the input of the first game start command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined time t2 in the variable effective start specific counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and counts the time t2 by subtracting it at each predetermined control cycle. This time t2 is longer than time t1.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the variable operation effective period when the variable effective start specific counter after the subtraction becomes "0 (zero)". When the variable operation effective period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined time t3 in the variable effective period counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and counts the time t3 by subtracting the counter every predetermined control cycle. This time t3 is longer than time t1. That is, in the present embodiment, the varying operation valid period is longer than the pending operation valid period.

Further, when the variable operation effective period is set, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to start displaying the notification image IG that can specify that the operation of the operation button 19 is effective. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the same notification image IG during the pending operation effective period and the variable operation effective period. You may make it differ from the notification image displayed.

When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a display mode in which the variation image can be changed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the operation output when the operation button 19 is operated before the variation effective period counter after subtraction becomes "0 (zero)". Triggered by the input of the signal, the effect display device 27 is controlled so as to change the display mode of the variable image. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can change the display mode of the variable image when the operation button 19 is operated during the variable operation effective period. When the display mode of the variable image is changed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the variable operation effective period counter to "0 (zero)" and cancels the setting of the variable operation effective period.

The sub-control CPU 41a sets the variable operation effective period when the variable effective period counter after subtraction becomes "0 (zero)" without inputting the operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated. release. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to end the display of the notification image IG when the setting of the variable operation effective period is cancelled.

The sub-control CPU 41a does not change the display mode of the variable image when the operation button 19 is not operated during the variable operation effective period even if the display mode in which the variable image can be changed is specified. When the sub-control CPU 41a specifies a display mode in which the variable image does not change, the sub-control CPU 41a does not change the display mode of the variable image regardless of whether the operation button 19 is operated during the variable operation effective period.

As shown in FIG. 11, when execution of the special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T10, the variable operation effective period is from the timing indicated by symbol T22 to the timing indicated by symbol T13 after the predetermined time t3 has elapsed. period. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable operation effective period is a period from the timing after the execution of the special game is started until the predetermined time t3 elapses. The variable operation effective period is a partial period of the period during which the effect game is executed with normal variation, and is a period before the ready-to-win effect is executed. Also, the variable operation effective period is a period later than the pending operation effective period.

In the present embodiment, the variable operation effective period is set after the time (t2-t1) has elapsed after the setting of the pending operation effective period is cancelled. That is, in the present embodiment, the pending operation effective period and the variable operation effective period are set with an interval of time (t2-t1).

In this embodiment, during execution of the special game for which the variation patterns HP01 and HP02 have been determined, the variable operation valid period is not set, and the display mode of the variable image does not change.

In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the pending look-ahead effect by displaying the variable image in a display mode other than white, the display of the variable image is terminated with the input of the first game start command as a trigger. The performance display device 27 is controlled to terminate the execution of the reserved look-ahead performance. When the execution of the pending prefetch effect is terminated, the sub-control CPU 41a erases the information that can specify the effect pattern of the pending prefetch effect stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the restriction condition for the pending prefetch effect is that the information that can specify the effect pattern is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the first special pending number associated with the effect pattern. is "2 to 4". Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 41a has decided to execute the pending prefetch effect for the first special game corresponding to the second to fourth pending images, and when it is being executed, the pending prefetch effect does not decide to run On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine execution of the pending look-ahead effect when executing the pending look-ahead effect for the first special game corresponding to the first pending image. Then, after determining the execution of the pending look-ahead effect, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the pending look-ahead effect to be executed with the input of the first game start command as a trigger.

Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a decides to execute the pending prefetch effect when executing the pending prefetch effect for the first special game corresponding to the first pending image. In the game, it is possible to execute an effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation for a big win of the pending first special game and an effect capable of specifying the degree of expectation for a big win of the first special game being executed. Hereinafter, the effect that can specify the expectation level of the big hit of the pending first special game is called "first look-ahead effect", and the effect that can specify the expectation level of the big win of the first special game that is being executed is called "second look-ahead effect". may be described as

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the process of executing the first look-ahead effect and the process of executing the second look-ahead effect, triggered by the input of the first game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the first special game after the execution of the reserved prefetch effect is determined for each of the first prefetch effect and the second prefetch effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions for each of the first look-ahead effect and the second look-ahead effect, and performs processing according to the specified display mode.

As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the same first game start command, performs the pending image change process in the process of executing the first look-ahead effect, and performs the variable image change process in the process of executing the second look-ahead effect. It will be done. In such a case, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the variable operation valid period after setting the pending operation effective period by performing the pending image change process and the variable image change process in one first special game. becomes.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the display mode in which the pending image changes and the display mode in which the variable image can change with the input of the same first game start command as a trigger, the operation is performed during each operation valid period. When the button 19 is operated, the display mode of the variable image is changed after the display mode of the pending image is changed during one first special game. In the present embodiment, the display mode in which the pending image changes and the display mode in which the variable image can change with the input of the same first game start command are specified. is determined to be changed during one first special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to display control means.

Here, the character effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The character presentation process is a process for executing a character presentation, and is triggered by input of a game start command.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the game start command is a specific variation pattern (variation patterns HP03 to HP06). If it is not determined to be the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the character effect processing.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be the specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute a character effect based on the game start command. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a, when it is specified from the game start command that it will be a big hit, determines to execute the character presentation at a higher rate than when it is specified that it will be missed from the game start command. . Therefore, the degree of expectation for a big win can be specified by executing the character presentation. If it is not decided to execute the character presentation, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the character presentation process.

On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the character production, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify execution of the character production in the sub-control RAM 41c, and ends the character production process.

When the sub-control RAM 41c stores information capable of specifying execution of the character presentation, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing for executing the character presentation in a process different from the character presentation process. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to start executing the character effect when the variable operation effective period is set. After that, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to end the character effect that is being executed when the setting of the variable operation effective period is cancelled.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 12(a) to 12(c), an example of a manner in which the pending look-ahead effect and the character effect are executed will be described. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, descriptions of overlapping matters will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 12(a) to 12(c), at the timing indicated by symbol T10 when execution of the special game is started, the pending image HG1 is displayed in a white display mode, and the changing image is displayed in a green display mode. HG0 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing T10 to the timing T21 when the predetermined time t1 has passed, that is, during the pending operation valid period. In addition, the pending image HG1 may change from a white display mode to a green display mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the pending image HG1 being displayed may change when the operation button is operated.

Thereafter, when the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing T22 to the timing T13 after the predetermined time t3 has passed, that is, the variable operation effective period, the display mode of the variation image HG0 is triggered. may change from a green display to a red display. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the variable image HG0 being displayed is changed after the type of the pending image HG1 being displayed is changed, and then the operation button 19 is pressed in the special game in which the type of the pending image HG1 being displayed is changed. It may change when it is operated.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the operation button 19 is not operated during the period from the timing indicated by symbol T10 to the timing indicated by symbol T21 when the predetermined time t1 has passed, that is, during the pending operation valid period, Triggered by the passage of time t1, the pending image HG1 may change from a white display mode to a green display mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of pending image HG1 being displayed is determined when the operation button 19 is not operated within the predetermined time t1 as the specific time after the start of the special game. , may change when time t1 has passed since the start of the special game.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), after the pending image HG1 changes from the white display mode to the green display mode, the period from the timing indicated by symbol T22 to the timing indicated by symbol T13 after a predetermined time t3 has elapsed, That is, when the operation button 19 is not operated during the variable operation effective period, the type of the variable image HG0 does not change. As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of the variable image HG0 being displayed is such that, after the type of the pending image HG1 being displayed changes, the type of the pending image HG1 being displayed changes, and then the operation button 19 is pressed in the variable game. It does not change when not manipulated.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the period from the timing T22 to the timing T13 after the predetermined time t3 has passed, that is, the character effect during the variable operation valid period. may be executed. In this embodiment, while the type of the pending image HG1 being displayed does not change, the variable image HG0 being displayed may change during execution of the character presentation.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) Since the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 being displayed and the type of the variable image HG0 being displayed do not change at the same time, even if both the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the variable image HG0 are being displayed, Changes in the types of the images HG1 to HG4 and changes in the type of the variation image HG0 can be easily understood. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused when the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the type of the variable image HG0 are changed at the same time. Further, since the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the type of the variable image HG0 do not change at the same time but change at different timings, either one of the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the type of the variable image HG0 has changed. Even at times, the other may change after that. As a result, the player can continue to be interested in the change in the type of the pending image HG1 and the change in the type of the variable image HG0, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) During one special game, the type of the changing image HG0 being displayed may change after the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 being displayed are changed. Therefore, when the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 being displayed changes, it is possible not only to increase interest in the pending special game, but also to make people expect that the type of the fluctuation image HG0 will change after that. be able to. As a result, when the type of the pending image HG1 changes, it is possible to prevent the interest in the on-hold special game from increasing while the interest in the special game being executed decreases. Even if , the interest in the special game being executed can be maintained, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-3) Since the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the type of the variable image HG0 may change when the operation button 19 is operated, for example, the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the variable image HG0 It is conceivable that the operation button 19 is operated by a player who pays attention to the change in the type of . Therefore, by operating the operation button 19, a scene can occur in which the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the type of the variable image HG0 change step by step during one special game. This makes it easy to understand the change in the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the change in the type of the variable image HG0. can be enjoyed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-4) Since the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the type of the variable image HG0 may change when the operation button 19 is operated, for example, the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the variable image HG0 It is conceivable that the operation button 19 is not operated by the player who pays attention to an event different from the type of change. Therefore, when the operation button 19 is not operated, only the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 among the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the variable image HG0 are changed during one special game. As a result, it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player who pays attention to an event different from the change in the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4 and the change in the type of the variable image HG0, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(1-5) The character effect (specific effect) is an effect that can specify the degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game being executed. may be higher. During execution of such a character effect, the type of the variable image HG0 being displayed may change while the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 being displayed do not change. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player, who has a high interest in the special game being executed, from overlooking the change in the type of the pending images HG1 to HG4, and to change the type of the variable image HG0. The player's interest in the special game being executed can be further heightened, and interest in the game can be enhanced.

[Second embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the pending operation valid period and the varying operation valid period are fixed periods, but this is not the only option. For example, in the second embodiment, the variable operation valid period may not be a fixed period.

Also, in the first embodiment, a character effect is executed that allows the specifiable degree of expectation for a big hit in the special game being executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second embodiment, character presentation may not be executed. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

To give a specific example, in the second embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, triggered by the input of the same first game start command, displays a pending image as a display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game. When the display mode that changes and the display mode that does not change the variable image are specified, the pending image change process is performed, but the variable image change process is not performed.

Triggered by the input of the same first game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a uses a display mode in which the pending image does not change as a display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, and a display mode in which the variable image can be changed. is specified, the first variation image change process is performed while the pending image change process is not performed.

Triggered by the input of the same first game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a selects a display mode in which the pending image changes as a display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, and a display mode in which the variable image can change. is specified, a pending image change process and a second variation image change process are performed.

Here, the first variation image change processing and the second variation image change processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the first variation image change processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. Triggered by the input of the first game start command, the first variable image change processing includes a display mode in which the pending image does not change as a display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, and a display mode in which the variable image can be changed. This is done when the display mode is specified.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first varying operation effective period. After setting the first variable operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined time t1 in the first variable valid period counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and subtracts the time t1 at each predetermined control cycle. to time. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first variable operation valid period, it controls the effect display device 27 to start displaying the notification image IG that can specify that the operation of the operation button 19 is valid.

The sub-control CPU 41a displays a variable image when an operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated is input before the pending effective period counter after subtraction reaches "0 (zero)". The effect display device 27 is controlled so as to change the mode. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can change the display mode of the variable image when the operation button 19 is operated during the first variable operation effective period. When the display mode of the variable image is changed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the first variable operation effective period counter to "0 (zero)" and cancels the setting of the first variable operation effective period.

Then, if the sub-control CPU 41a does not input the operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated and the first fluctuation effective period counter after subtraction becomes "0 (zero)", the first Cancels the variable operation effective period setting.

Next, the second variation image change processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. In the second variable image change processing, the display mode in which the pending image changes as a display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, and the variable image can be changed, triggered by the input of the first game start command. This is done when the display mode is specified.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined time t2 in the second variable effective start counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and counts the time t2 by subtracting the counter every predetermined control cycle. This time t2 is longer than time t1.

Then, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the second variable operation effective period when the second variable effective start counter after the subtraction becomes "0 (zero)". After setting the second variable operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a predetermined time t3 in the second variable valid period counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and subtracts the time t3 at each predetermined control cycle. to time. This time t3 is longer than time t1. That is, in the present embodiment, the second varying operation valid period is longer than the pending operation valid period.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a sets the second variable operation valid period, it controls the effect display device 27 to start displaying the notification image IG that can specify that the operation of the operation button 19 is valid.

The sub-control CPU 41a is triggered by the input of the operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated before the second variable effective period counter after the subtraction reaches "0 (zero)". The effect display device 27 is controlled so as to change the display mode of . In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a can change the display mode of the variable image when the operation button 19 is operated during the second variable operation effective period. When the display mode of the variable image is changed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the second variable operation valid period counter to "0 (zero)" and cancels the setting of the second variable operation valid period.

If the variable effective period counter after subtraction becomes "0 (zero)" without inputting the operation signal output when the operation button 19 is operated, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the second variable operation effective period. cancel the setting. When the setting of the second varying operation effective period is canceled, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to end the display of the notification image IG.

In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a performs different processing (first variable image change processing or second 2 variation image change processing) is performed. As a result, when the pending image does not change, the first variable operation valid period is set to be the same period (timing) as the pending operation valid period, and when the pending image changes, the first variable operation valid period is set to the same period (timing) as the pending operation valid period. The second fluctuating operation effective period is set so as to be the later period. In other words, when the pending image does not change, the variable image HG0 may change during the first variable operation valid period, and when the pending image changes, the second variable after the first variable operation valid period The variation image HG0 may change during the operation effective period.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 13(a) to 13(c), an example of a manner in which the pending look-ahead effect is executed will be described. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, descriptions of overlapping matters will be omitted.

It is assumed that the pending image HG1 is displayed in a white display mode and the variation image HG0 is displayed in a green display mode at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10 when execution of the special game is started.

FIG. 13(a) shows an example of a case where a display mode in which the pending image changes and a display mode in which the variable image does not change are specified, triggered by the input of the same first game start command. As shown in FIG. 13A, the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing T10 to the timing T21 when the predetermined time t1 has elapsed, that is, during the pending operation valid period. In addition, the pending image HG1 may change from a white display mode to a green display mode. Thus, the pending operation valid period is a period from when the execution of the special game is started until the predetermined time t1 elapses.

FIG. 13(b) shows an example of a case where a display mode in which the pending image does not change and a display mode in which the variable image can change are specified with the input of the same first game start command as a trigger. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing indicated by symbol T10 to the timing indicated by symbol T21 after the predetermined time t1 has passed, that is, during the first variable operation valid period. , the variation image HG0 may change from a green display mode to a red display mode. Thus, the first varying operation valid period is a period from when the special game is started until the predetermined time t1 elapses. In this way, the first varying operation valid period is set at the same timing as the pending operation valid period, and the setting is canceled at the same timing as the pending operation valid period.

FIG. 13(c) shows an example of a case where a display mode in which a pending image changes and a display mode in which a variable image can change are specified with the input of the same first game start command as a trigger. As shown in FIG. 13(c), the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing indicated by symbol T10 to the timing indicated by symbol T21 after the predetermined time t1 has passed, that is, the pending operation valid period. In addition, the pending image HG1 may change from a white display mode to a green display mode.

Thereafter, when the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing T22 to the timing T13 when the predetermined time t3 has passed, that is, the second variable operation valid period, the variation image HG0 is changed. The display mode may change from the green display mode to the red display mode. Thus, the second varying operation valid period is a period from the timing indicated by symbol T22 to the timing indicated by symbol T13 after the predetermined time t3 has passed, and is a period later than the first varying operation valid period. .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the holding image HG1 changes and the variation image HG0 changes during the same period (the period from when the execution of the special game is started until the predetermined time t1 elapses). There are cases. Then, when the pending image HG1 changes, the changing image HG0 may change in the subsequent second changing operation effective period.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) By operating the operation button 19 during the period from the start of execution of the special game to the elapse of the predetermined time t1, the pending image HG1 changes and the changing image HG0 changes. There are cases. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the pending image HG1 and the variable image HG0 changes when the operation button 19 is operated, and to increase the player's interest in both the pending image HG1 and the variable image HG0. can be done. Furthermore, if the pending image does not change, the variable image HG0 may change during the first variable operation valid period, and if the pending image changes, the second variable after the first variable operation valid period The variation image HG0 may change during the operation effective period. In this manner, the timing at which the variable image HG0 can change can be varied depending on whether or not the pending image HG1 changes during the period from when the execution of the special game is started until the predetermined time t1 elapses. can. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the timing at which the variable image HG0 can change, and to keep the player interested in the change of the variable image HG0.

This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
・In the above-described second embodiment, with the input of the same first game start command as a trigger, the display mode in which the pending image changes as the display mode corresponding to the counted number of executions of the first special game, and the variable image can be changed. is specified, the variable operation valid period (second variable operation valid period) is later than the pending operation valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pending operation effective period may be later than the variable operation effective period. Further, for example, part or all of the pending operation effective period and the variable operation effective period may overlap. In this case, for example, when the operation button 19 is operated during the overlapping period in which the pending operation effective period and the variable operation effective period overlap, the pending image changes, and then the operation button 19 is further operated during the overlapping period. The variation image may be changed upon being triggered. In this way, for example, when the operation button 19 is operated during the overlapping period, the change of the pending image may be prioritized over the change of the variable image. Further, for example, when the operation button 19 is operated during the overlap period, the change of the variable image may be given priority over the change of the reserved image.

In the above-described first embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the operation button 19 is operated during the pending operation valid period, the pending image HG1 changes from the green display mode to the red display mode. After that, when the operation button 19 is operated during the variable operation effective period, the green display mode may be changed to the red display mode.

In this way, for example, the change of the hold images HG1 to HG4 from the non-white display mode to the non-white display mode and the change of the change image HG0 from the non-white display mode to the non-white display mode are performed at the same time. You may choose not to do this. In this case, the reserved images HG1 to HG4 displayed in a display mode other than white correspond to the specific reserved images, and the variable image HG0 displayed in a display mode other than white corresponds to the specific variable image.

On the other hand, for example, the change of the pending image from the white display mode to the non-white display mode and the change of the variable image from the non-white display mode to the non-white display mode can be performed at the same time. may Further, for example, the change of the pending image from the white display mode to the non-white display mode and the change of the variable image from the white display mode to the non-white display mode may be performed at the same time. .

- In the above-described first embodiment, the varying operation valid period is longer than the pending operation valid period, but this is not the only option. For example, the pending operation valid period may be longer than the variable operation valid period, or the variable operation valid period and the pending operation valid period may have the same length.

- In the above-described first embodiment, the pending operation effective period and the variable operation effective period are set with an interval of time (t2-t1), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable operation valid period may be set when the setting of the pending operation valid period is cancelled. That is, the pending operation effective period and the varying operation effective period may be set continuously.

- In the above-described embodiment, the pending operation valid period and the variable operation valid period are part of the period during which the effect game is executed with the normal variation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pending operation effective period and the variable operation effective period may be part of the period during which the ready-to-win effect is executed. Also, for example, the pending operation effective period is a part of the period during which the effect game is executed with normal fluctuation, and the variable operation effective period is a part of the period during which the ready-to-win effect is executed. good.

- In the above-described first embodiment, the variable operation valid period is a period later than the pending operation valid period, but it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, the variable operation valid period may be a period before the pending operation valid period. In this case, for example, when the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing T10 to the timing T21 after the time t1 has elapsed, that is, during the variable operation valid period, the variation image HG0 turns green. The display mode may change from the display mode to the red display mode. Further, for example, the pending image HG1 is displayed in the period from the timing indicated by the reference T22 to the timing indicated by the reference T13 after the predetermined time t3 has passed, that is, when the operation button 19 is operated during the pending operation effective period. The display mode may change from the green display mode to the red display mode.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the operation button 19 is not operated during the pending operation valid period, the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 may not change in the special game in which the operation button 19 is not operated.

In the above embodiment, for example, when the operation button 19 is not operated during the variable operation effective period, the type of the variable image HG0 may be changed in response to the cancellation of the setting of the variable operation effective period. .

- In the above embodiment, for example, the pending operation effective period and the variable operation effective period may not be set. In this case, for example, the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 may change at the first timing in one special game, and the type of the variation image HG0 may change at the second timing in the one special game. For example, the second timing may be after the first timing, or the first timing may be after the second timing.

In the above embodiment, for example, during one special game, after the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 are changed, the type of the variable image HG0 is changed, and then the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 are further changed. You may do so. Further, for example, during one special game, after the type of the variation image HG0 is changed, the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 may be changed, and then the type of the variation image HG0 may be changed.

In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern of the pending look-ahead effect in which the display mode of the pending image and the display mode of the variable image are defined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the display mode of the pending image and the display mode of the variable image each time the first game start command is input.

- In the above-described first embodiment, for example, the type of pending image may change during execution of the character presentation.
- In the above-described first embodiment, for example, the character effect may be executed during a part of the variable operation valid period.

- In the above-described first embodiment, for example, the character presentation may be executed during a period different from the variable operation effective period. For example, the character effect may be executed during a period before the variable operation effective period, or may be executed during a period after the variable operation effective period.

- In the above-described first embodiment, for example, while the type of the pending image does not change, the type of the variable image may change during execution of the ready-to-win effect. In this case, the ready-to-win effect corresponds to the specific effect.

- In the above-described first embodiment, for example, the character presentation may not be executed.
· In the above embodiment, for example, information that can specify the production pattern is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the first special reservation number associated with the production pattern is "2 to 4", the regulation The condition may not be satisfied.

In this case, when the sub-control CPU 41a has decided to execute the pending prefetch effect for the first special game corresponding to the second to fourth pending images, and when it is being executed, the pending prefetch It becomes possible to determine the execution of the production. In such a case, it is possible to display a plurality of pending images in a display mode other than white in the next first special game by newly determining execution of the pending look-ahead effect. Thus, for example, a plurality of pending images may be displayed in a display mode other than white.

Then, for example, in a configuration in which a plurality of reserved images are displayed in a display mode other than white, the plurality of reserved images may not change at the same time. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 14C, the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing indicated by symbol T10 to the timing indicated by symbol T21 after the time t1 has elapsed, that is, during the first pending operation valid period. The display mode of the pending image HG3 may be changed from the green display mode to the red display mode when the display state is changed. Further, for example, when the operation button 19 is operated during the period from the timing indicated by symbol T22 to the timing indicated by symbol T13 after time t3 has passed, that is, the second pending operation effective period, the pending image HG1 is displayed. The display mode may change from the green display mode to the red display mode.

- In the above embodiment, for example, the pending image HG4 may be displayed in a display mode other than white.
- In the above embodiment, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting hole 28, the types of the pending images HG1 to HG4 may change.

- In the above embodiment, for example, after the end of the jackpot game, the high probability state may be provided until the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).
- In the above embodiment, it is determined whether to control to the high probability state or to the low probability state after the end of the big win game based on the type of the big win, but it is not limited to this. For example, during a big win game, when a game ball entering the big win hole 31 passes through a special passage area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big win game, while the big win hole is opened during the big win game. When the game ball entered at 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game. Also, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area and a big winning in which the game ball entering the big winning opening 31 hardly passes through the special passing area. . In this case, a distribution member is provided for distributing the game balls entered into the big winning opening 31, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of the big hit. Then, depending on the sorting mode of the sorting member, it may be controlled such that the probability of the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passing through the special passing area is different.

- In the above-described embodiment, the probability state and the base state are used as the game state, but the game state is not limited to this. Also, for example, the probability state may be adopted as the game state instead of the base state. Also, for example, the probability state and the base state may not be adopted as the game state.

- In the above-described embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.
- In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed preferentially over the second special game. . Also, for example, it may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 28 and the second start port 29, for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time good. Also, for example, the number of special games may be one, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

- In the above-described embodiment, the main board 40 and the sub-board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. good. Also, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-board 41 may be divided into an integrated control board that controls overall performance and a display control board that controls image display.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 is opened by a predetermined lottery, and a big winning game is awarded when a game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called “two types of game machines”). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called “three types of gaming machines”) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and modifications will be described.
(1) The display means may display a plurality of specific pending images each capable of specifying a plurality of pending variable games, and the types of the plurality of specific pending images are not changed at the same time. do.

(2) A gaming machine capable of suspending the execution of a variable game, comprising display means for displaying an image and operation means operable by a player, wherein the image displayed by the display means includes the pending variable game. There are a specific pending image that can identify a game and a specific variable image that can identify a variable game that is being executed, and there are a plurality of types of the specific pending image, a plurality of types of the specific variable image, and a specific pending image being displayed. The type of image may change, the type of specific variation image being displayed may change, and the type of specific pending image being displayed and the type of specific variation image being displayed may not change at the same time. , The type of the specific reserved image being displayed may change when the operating means is operated, and the type of the specific changing image being displayed is changed after the type of the specific reserved image being displayed has changed , the type of the specific pending image being displayed may change when the operation means is operated in a variable game in which the type of the specific pending image being displayed is changed, and the type of the specific pending image being displayed is specified after the variable game is started. When the operation means is not operated before the time elapses, the specified time may change after the start of the variable game, and the type of the specified variable image being displayed is After the type of the specific reserved image being displayed is changed, it does not change when the operation means is not operated in the variation game in which the type of the specific reserved image being displayed is changed.

HG0... fluctuating image, HG1 to HG4... pending image, t1 to t3... time, 17... decoration lamp, 18... speaker, 19... operation button, 27... production display device, 40a... main control CPU, 40b... main control ROM, 40c... main control RAM, 41a... sub-control CPU, 41b... sub-control ROM, 41c... sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of suspending execution of a variable game,
display means for displaying an image;
an operation means operable by a player,
The images displayed by the display means include a specific pending image capable of identifying a pending variable game and a specific variable image capable of identifying a variable game being executed,
There are multiple types of display modes of the specific hold image,
There are a plurality of display modes of the specific variation image,
The display mode of the specific pending image being displayed may change,
The display mode of the specific variable image being displayed may change when the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed does not change,
The display mode of the specific pending image being displayed may change when the operation means is operated during the pending operation valid period in a predetermined variable game,
The display mode of the specific variable image being displayed is the variable operation valid period in the predetermined variable game in which the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed is changed after the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed is changed. may change when the operation means is operated,
The display mode of the specific pending image being displayed is the variable operation valid period in the predetermined variable game in which the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed is changed after the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed is changed. is controllable so as not to change when the operating means is not operated in
While the display mode of the specific pending image being displayed and the display mode of the specific variable image being displayed can change in the same variation game, they do not change at the same time,
In the predetermined variable game, the variable operation effective period and the pending operation effective period are set with a predetermined interval therebetween,
The variable operation valid period and the pending operation valid period have different lengths,
A gaming machine in which the notification image displayed during the pending operation effective period and the notification image displayed during the varying operation effective period are different .

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